PLAY REPORT FORMAT

1. Each play report should be 2-3 pages, preferably typed.
2. Each report should be a well-constructed, well-organized essay with an interesting introduction and conclusion. ("For my play report I saw...." just WILL NOT DO!) Remember to use ESSAY format, not topic heading format.
3. At least one of the three required reports should be on a Lakeside production. At least one of the three required reports should be on a professional production.You may turn in one extra credit report during the second semester. Either the third or the extra credit report may be on a Lakeside, professional, or other school production.
4. Use the play program as a convenient reference when you write your report. Give the names of pertinent performers and production staff. 
5.  Each report should include the following:
• BASIC REPORTING INFORMATION: Title of production, theatre where it was presented, author (and, as necessary, director, actors, designers) Don't just list these - incorporate them into the paragraphs. 
• PLOT SUMMARY: Brief (brief, BRIEF!) summary of the play's story (if it has one). This should not be more than 100-125 words, absolute tops.
• PERFORMANCE: Specific, not generalized, description of th work of one or two of the most noteworthy performers (These need not be leading roles)
• PRODUCTION: Discussion of how production choices (sets, costumes, sound,lighting, makeup, etc) contribute to and/or detract from the effective of the production
• PERSONAL CONNECTIONS: Explanation of what connections (personal life,experience or classroom application, other classes, etc) you can make to the play, the performance, and the overall impact of the theatre experience
• DUE DATES:  Reports are due no later than the first class meeting of the final week of the marking period.  Reports turned in later may be included in the next marking period.
• Play Report One due Monday, October 22
• Play Report Two due Monday, January 14
• Play Report Three due either Monday, March 17 or Monday, May 12.
• DRAFTS:  You may submit a draft version of your report for comments.  Any draft must be submitted a week before the official due date, to allow time for review and revision.